Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Upgrade

Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Upgrade Review

Windows 98 Second Edition

The "Getting Started" manual has a `Contents' for its six chapters, a `Glossary', and an `Index' of eight pages. `Appendix A' explains how to use a mouse. `Appendix B' is "Accessibility for People with Disabilities", page 103 lists the problems (no mention of color blindness). "General Windows Keys" are on pages 108 to 112. The `Preface' tells how to use this manual. Chapter 1 teaches about Windows 98 in its 21 pages. Chapter 2 is titled "Installing Windows 98". Certain optional features require a 14.4 modem, a sound card and speakers, a DVD-ROM drive and decoder, and a compatible TV tuner card (p.24). Upgrading is explained (pp.25-26). Chapter 3 explains "Using Your Desktop". It is similar to Windows 95 with enhancements (support for USB ports used by most printers).

Chapter 4 tells how to customize your desktop, the display on your monitor. The "Active Desktop" can display Web pages (p.56). You can watch TV on your computer (p.62). You can use multiple monitors (p.66). Chapter 5 explains "Using the Internet". Chapter 6 has many technical topics "Advanced Issues". The FAT32 file system is more efficient in using disk space (p.80), supports a large hard drive, and is more reliable. The many topics here can inform you about options available for a computer used by other people ("Home Networking"). Windows 98 SE can be used on a 486 or equivalent (like a 586 or 686). Later versions of Windows require a faster Pentium. This system does not support USB Mass Storage devices (memory sticks or some USB devices).

There are Unofficial software drivers to update Windows 98 SE to support USB Mass Storage devices. The site address is: www.technical-assistance.co.uk/drivers/nusb33e.exe. Download the NUSB33E.exe file to your computer. Go to Device Manager and remove ALL drivers for USB flash drives or any USB 2.0 controllers (many have an uninstall option) . Remove ALL unknown devices from Device Manager. Run the downloaded file, and follow the instructions, rebooting after installation. When the computer boots up again, it may detect new USB 2.0 controllers, in which case you may need to reboot again.

Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Upgrade Overview

The Microsoft Windows 98 operating system is the upgrade to Windows that makes your computer work better and play better. It works better by making it simple to access the Internet and by providing better system performance along with easier system diagnostics and maintenance. With Windows 98, your system plays better as well, with support for the latest graphics, sound, and multimedia technologies; offers the ability to easily add and remove peripheral devices with support for universal serial bus (USB); and enables you to watch TV on your PC.

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